Assisting the Mobility Impaired

Persons having any mobility impairment need to be considered prior to any need for evacuation.  It is necessary for Fire Wardens to notify the Property Management of any mobility impaired tenants that may require special assistance in the event of an evacuation.  A list must be maintained and updated as necessary.

Please note: Property Management should be notified of anyone in your office area that may require special assistance to evacuate, even if the person is temporarily impaired. Examples of temporary impairment include persons with broken bones or other injuries that could possibly hamper their evacuation.

Mobility impaired occupants may require special assistance in the event of an evacuation.  Occupants not requiring assistance should evacuate first.  This avoids the possibility of persons in need of assistance being bumped and/or falling down, thus slowing evacuation and/or causing injury.  If there is any evidence of fire, persons having mobility impairment should be positioned near the fire exit/stairwell that is located farthest away from the fire.  If fire conditions pose a personal threat, the fire warden or person assisting should enter into the exit/stairwell with the person(s) needing special assistance and wait for the Fire Department.  If fire conditions pose a personal threat in the stairwell, the mobility impaired person(s) should be evacuated to a safe location.

Please use the form below to submit the information of any persons in your organization that may require special assistance during an evacuation. This form can also be used to update or remove someone you have reported recently.